Having a son who is a chemist at a major pharmaceutical company may be a good thing -- especially if he's my son. JoeChemist is the kind of son who listens when I talk to him. He likes to ponder grand things and is not afraid to embark on new adventures. We had a conversation this past week that went something like this:
self: So, JoeChemist -- why can't the pharmaceutical companies come up with an antibiotic for girls? You know, we have trouble with side-effects when we take some antibiotics?
JoeChemist: Oh, you mean the dreaded yeast infections?
self: *cough* um...yes, I do. And that makes me wonder why chemists like yourself can't make an antibiotic with the anti-girl-trouble-drug in it too...you know?
JoeChemist: Yeah, I've heard that is really bad for some people.
self: So, you know, I'm thinking the doctor could call the prescription in to the pharmacy and when the pharmacist heard, for example, amoxicillin, he/she could ask, 'is that for a male or a female?', kinda like when you drive through for fast food and order that kiddie meal, ya know?
JoeChemist: *laughing hysterically*
self: Ok, ok, son, I know that sounds ridiculous, but really...why?
JoeChemist: Oh, ma, only you! *cleansing sigh* Because antibiotics destroy bacteria to kill infection, but that same bacteria is useful for the other problem. So adding the drugs you need to prevent the girl-trouble would be (probably) nullified by the antibiotic. That, or the antibiotic would be rendered less useful in fighting the infection.
self: oh.
Well, I thought it was a good idea. I guess if you're one who struggles with that issue, your doc could write you the necessary girl-trouble prescription at the same time and post-date it for a week after the antibiotic run, right? I'm grateful I don't have that problem...seriously.
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